Job Description
All Jobholders are required to be numerate, effective communicators and be experienced in dealing with the public.
Previous caretaking/cleaning experience is desirable.
Closing Date: Sunday 9th March
Interview Date: Wednesday 19th March
Requirements
Position Title: Facilities Caretaker
Directorate: Place
Location: St Matthews Primary School
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 17.5
Working Pattern: TBC at Interview
Weeks per year: 40 Weeks
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 17.5 hours over 40 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £11,.36 per annum.
Responsibilities
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act,. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.
For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.